Major Contributors to the Zoological Field

Aristotle 384BC - 322BC Greek philosopher and scientist, Aristotle, in the 4 th century BC, recorded in his book of science, Meteorology, some of the very first recorded Zoological classification. Among the many observation about the Earth and the environment, Aristotle separated living things into plants and animal. He also placed animals in groups based on if they walked on land, flew, or swam.

Carl Linnaeus Carl Linnaeus May 23, 1707 – Jan. 10, 1778 Swedish zoologist, botanist, naturalist, explorer and physician. Developed a uniform system for naming all organisms.

Charles Darwin Charles Darwin Feb. 12, April 19, 1882 English naturalist, explorer, scientist. Extensive study of finches Theory of Evolution Book: On the Origin of Species

Alfred Wallace Alfred Wallace Jan. 8, 1823 – Nov British naturalist, biologist, anthropologist, explorer, geographer. Lived in Darwin’s Shadow

The Trimates “Leakey’s Angels”Leakey’s Angels 3 Women dispatched by Louis Leaky to study primates in their natural habitats.

Dian Fossey Dian Fossey Jan. 16, 1932 – Dec (butchered by poachers) American zoologist, primatologist, and anthropologist. Extensive 18 year study of mountain gorilla family groups in the Karisoke Published: Gorillas in the Mist Murdered Karisoke Research center (in Rowanda)

Jane Goodall Jane Goodall April 3, present English primatologist, ethologist, anthropologist, and UN Messenger of the Peace. Chimpanzee expert Research was done at the Gombe National Park in Tanzania. Founded the Jane Goodall Institute for the research, education and conservation of wildlife

Dr. Birute Gladikas May 10, present Canadian anthropologist, conservationist, primatologist, ethologist, writer. Orangutan expert Compiled research at Tanjung Putting National Park in Borneo Set up the Orangutan Fund International

Richard Dawkins March 26, present English evolutionary biologist, ethologist, writer, and atheist. Author of The Selfish Gene and The Greatest Show on Earth: The Evidence for Evolution.The Selfish Gene

Steve Irwin Feb. 22, 1962 – Sept. 4, 2006 (death by stingray) Australian conservationist & wildlife expert “The Crocodile Hunter” nickname and title of television seriesThe Crocodile Hunter Owner of Australia Zoo in Beerwah

Jack Hanna Jan. 2, present American zookeeper, conservationist, TV show host, & animal advocate.TV show host Director of the Columbia Zoo and Aquarium for 15 years. Writes books, maintains a webpage, and does appearances to educate about animals.webpage

David Attenborough David Attenborough May 8, present English naturalist and TV broadcaster. Famously voices many documentaries: The Life of Mammals, Blue Planet, Planet Earth, and many, many more.documentaries BBC *Fun fact: Brother of John Hammond from Jurassic Park.